Even if you don’t have a green thumb, you can grow gorgeous houseplants—and bring a fresh sense of calm to your home. Our guide provides everything you need to become the best plant parent. Get simple growing tips, discover easy-care plants, and learn the tricks to flavorful herbs, beautiful orchids, and fun succulents. Plus, find the inspiration you need to incorporate plants into your interior design for rooms that wow with organic beauty.
the benefits of houseplants • TAP INTO THE JOY OF BRINGING NEW LIFE INTO YOUR SPACE.
the best housemates • All you need is a litte love—and light—to help your favorite plants find happiness indoors.
6 tips & tricks for caring for houseplants • Find easy solutions for solving common problems—and ensure your houseplants stay healthy!
getting started with houseplants • FINDING SUCCESS WITH HOUSEPLANTS BEGINS WITH BUYING A HEALTHY PLANT. THEN IT’S SIMPLY A MATTER OF PROVIDING GOOD SOIL AND THE RIGHT AMOUNT OF WATER AND LIGHT FOR EACH PLANT.
is it a healthy plant? • Here’s what to look for—and what to stay away from—to ensure your plant is a winner.
low light • Every houseplant needs some light, but a few will tolerate fairly low-light conditions.
more light • Many houseplants crave bright, indirect light—these picks need a bit more than many others.
best plants for your sun exposure • South-facing windows are too bright for some plants, while north-facing windows are too dark for others. Here’s what to put where for the best results.
10 easy houseplants to grow • GET AN INSTANT GREEN THUMB—AND FILL YOUR HOME WITH ALL THE LUSH LOVELINESS YOU LIKE—WHEN YOU NURTURE PLANTS THAT ARE PRACTICALLY GUARANTEED TO THRIVE!
a fresh start with forced bulbs • BRIGHTEN ROOMS WITH A DASH OF EARLY SPRING COLOR.
decorating with houseplants • HERE’S HOW TO USE LEAFY GREEN PLANTS, SPIKY SUCCULENTS, SCULPTURAL PALMS, AND MORE TO ENHANCE THE MOOD IN EVERY ROOM.
room-by-room • NOT SURE WHICH PLANTS TO PUT IN WHICH ROOM? WE'VE GOT IDEAS TO HELP YOU PICK A WINNER!
growing passion • A LIFELONG PLANT LOVER MAKES IT HER BUSINESS TO PLAY MATCHMAKER—THERE’S A PERFECT PLANT FOR EVERY PERSON.
super succulents • DISCOVER HOW DESERT PLANTS CAN ADD COLOR AND WARMTH TO EVERY CORNER OF THE HOME—EFFORTLESSLY!
plant some succulents! • The question often comes up: Are cacti and succulents the same thing? Well, the answer is yes and no. Succulents are members of a lot of different plant families, including the Cactaceae family. So, in short, all cacti are succulents, but not all succulents are cacti. That said, both need less water than many other houseplants because they store water in their fleshy leaves or spines.
tiny greenhouse • A MINI GARDEN UNDER GLASS BECOMES A FUN DECORATIVE ACCENT FOR YOUR HOME.
color splash • FLOWERING HOUSEPLANTS TURN YOUR SPACE INTO A SUNNY OASIS.
flavor at your fingertips! • GROW HERBS INDOORS AND BEAUTIFY YOUR HOME WHILE ADDING FRESH FLAVOR TO YOUR MEALS ALL YEAR LONG.
herbs all winter • Many culinary plants are easy to start from seed and grow well indoors. Here’s how to keep plants happy even when temperatures dip outside.
plant trends • SEE WHAT’S HOT IN THE WORLD OF INDOOR GARDENING.
elegant bloom • SPLENDID THOUGH THEY MAY BE, ORCHIDS HAVE A PROBLEM. MANY PLANT LOVERS THINK OF THESE STUNNERS AS PRIMA DONNAS THAT NEED LOADS OF MAINTENANCE. FOR A FEW VARIETIES, THAT REPUTATION MAY BE EARNED, BUT AS A GROUP, ORCHIDS ARE TOUGH PLANTS—AND GROWING THEM IS POSITIVELY ADDICTIVE.
orchids to rebloom • Most orchids bloom and rest, bloom and rest, so don’t toss yours away when the bloom fades. Here are some tips to help orchids bloom again.
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